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[LG TV Remote Control] My remote control does not respond

Troubleshooting

Is your remote control unresponsive?

The AI remote control enhances convenience by allowing you to operate the TV like a PC mouse and utilize smart features such as voice recognition and motion control.
Before using the AI remote control, check if there is any electromagnetic interference from objects near the TV and ensure that the remote control is properly paired with the TV.

Causes and Symptoms

  • I can’t turn on the TV with my remote control.
  • The TV doesn’t seem to receive signals from my remote control.

Try this

Is any of the left/right remote receivers at the bottom of the product

➔ Remove the object blocking the receiver at the bottom of the TV.

If the remote receiver is blocked, the signal from the remote control cannot be received.

Is the TV unresponsive to the remote control while watching it?

➔ Turn off the ambient lamp (ballast) and try using your remote control again.

The remote control may malfunction due to frequency interference from three-wavelength fluorescent lamps (ballasts).

※ The frequency of the remote control is 38 kHz.

Does the remote control suddenly become unresponsive while using it?

➔ Replace the remote control batteries.

The remote control will not work if the batteries run low or if they are inserted in the wrong direction.

How to change the batteries of a standard/simple remote control

① Slide down the battery cover on the back of the remote control to open it.

② Check the polarity (positive and negative) signs inside the compartment. (e.g. 1.5 V, AAA type)

③ Always replace all batteries.

replacing the battery of the remote control
replacing the battery of the remote control

This guide was created for all models, so the images or content may be different from your product.

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